Updated on April 23, 2025, by Thomas Hawkins: With the release of Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3, each class has received a new subclass to use. In the case of the fighter, they can now choose the Arcane Archer subclass, gaining access to arcane arrows with a variety of powerful effects. This allows ranged fighters to apply status effects over a distance and  [[https://Www.Baldursgate3Fans.com/articles/avowed-s-revolutionary-lore-system-sets-new-standard-for-rpg-accessibility.html|accessible Worldbuilding]] access a wider range of damage types without needing specialized equipment. By pairing Arcane Archer with the game's existing assortment of specialty arrows, this subclass can be incredibly versatile. This guide has been updated to discuss the new subclass, multiclassing options that work well with it, and equipment that works especially well with this new subclass.

Overall, the Hexblade Warlock is easily the best option for a Warlock focusing on melee combat, especially when paired with the Pact of the Blade to gain extra attacks at level 5. Their ability to utilise several useful combat spells, like Wrathful Smite, Shield, and Elemental Weapon, along with their ability to wear medium armour and use shields, makes them uniquely suited to fighting on the front lines. Their lower health pool when compared to most melee classes is offset by their Spectres, who can help to draw some attention off them, and their access to defensive spells like Blink and the aforementioned shield.

 
At level six Storm Sorcerers get "Heart of the Storm," creating a localized storm whenever they cast a spell of level one or higher that deals thunder or lightning damage. This storm deals damage to all creatures within 6m of the Sorcerer equal to half their Sorcerer level (rounded down. The damage dealt by the storm is the same type as the spell that triggered "Heart of the Storm." They also get "Heart of the Storm: Resistance" at level six, which gives them resistance to thunder and lightning dam

When Multiclassing using the Eldritch Knight subclass, it's important to understand how spell slots are calculated. The Eldritch Knight subclass isn't a full caster, so only 1/3 of its level (rounded down) is added to the effective caster level when multiclassing. As an example, a level 3 Eldritch Knight with one level in Wizard would have an effective caster level of 2. Eldritch Knight is an excellent defensive subclass thanks to its access to spells like Shield, and it can further strengthen its defenses with Abjuration Wizard levels. This allows them to utilize the Arcane Ward to protect themselves and their allies from incoming damage, charging the ward with every spell they cast.

In Baldur's Gate 3 , the player's choice of character class is arguably the most important decision they make. Each class provides different abilities and utility when exploring the world and engaging in combat. One such class is the Fighter , who begins the game with the ability to wield any weapon and wear any armor.

 
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At level five, they learn "Misty Step" as a second level spell, allowing them to teleport as a bonus action for better maneuverability. Level seven grants them "Iron Mind," giving them proficiency in intelligence and wisdom saving throws. Level nine allows them to access "Fear" as a third level spell, helping them to render foes vulnerable to attack and prevent them from moving.